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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
3
The readable fragments indicate an authorized amount and construction of a public action constraint. The text suggests a monetary limit around fifty thousand and a prior protective provision. The readable portion remains incomplete, but hints at a formal notice governing financial thresholds and official authorization.
Turkish forces upgrade Bosporus defenses by installing 16 inch guns and 25 torpedo tubes amid international maneuvering. Jaekel asserts Russia seeks control of the Dardanelles to cement Balkan influence and dominance.
Erie officials report delays in finishing the 1939 triennial county assessment as assessors in Erie and Millcreek townships and several smaller townships have not completed their work. Assessor John Pokorski had hoped for October 1 completion, but progress in larger districts requires two to three more weeks. Millcreek remains largely unevaluated, delaying total county valuation and uniformity efforts under County Assessor Ing.
H M Larison Montgomery Ward manager announced added sales staff for Ward Week beginning Wednesday October 18. He said Ward Week is the store chain’s biggest sale and Corry shoppers will see the lowest prices of the season with special values across departments.
In North Hanover Mass Priscilla and Nancy Brooks found a fox turtle bearing the digits 96 Ald Ube Initials A RM They seek the owner who marketed the turtle about 43 years ago.
John Johnson of LaMont returned Sunday from a ten day voyage aboard the Swedish American liner Kungsholm after dodging U boats and patrols between Gothenburg and New York. The 1 116 passenger trip carried people from Sweden the Baltics Russia and Poland as war prepared Sweden for shortages in manpower amid national mobilization.
Gentle remedy guide for tired aching feet urges a warm sudsy bath with San-Cara Soap before applying Antiseptic San-Cara Ointment to soothe irritations and cracks. Available at druggists.
Union City reports a Sunday fire at John Applebee farm four miles north of Ar buckle. Spontaneous combustion in fresh clover hay caused a large basement barn to burn completely, destroying hay, wheat, machinery, and 100 chickens. Loss estimated at $6,000 with partial insurance. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to prevent spread.
Funeral services are announced for Mrs Mable Crosby who died Sunday night after a long illness. Prayer service at 180 Gesu Wednesday afternoon at the home of Ray Crosby in Spartansburg will be followed by services at Zorlock and the Spartansburg Methodist Church. She leaves two sons Ray and Clifton, a daughter Mrs Kenneth Kinney of Buffalo N Y, seven grandchildren and a brother Elton Harris of Union City R D.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent constipation by daily Kellogg's All Bran cereal and ample water. It claims the cereal provides regularity, avoiding dull headachy days and emergency trips to the medicine chest, and promotes Kellogg's Battle Creek origin with wide grocery availability.
The City Council received a $1000 claim from William Rhodes alleging damage to his property along W. Columbus avenue during the street improvement project. The council filed the claim and informed the petitioner it was not allowed, noting most properties benefited with few exceptions and that some members were unreceptive to damage claims.
A rehearsal is set for this evening at 7:15 for the Kiwanis Minstrel at the Presbyterian gym. Participants are urged to attend as the minstrel show, scheduled for Thursday and Friday October 27 and 26 at Senter High School, supports the scholarship fund of the club.
Erie council plans aggressive action to collect unpaid liens on Baldwin unimproved lands owned by George D. Baldwin. Financed by Din Paul Watson and with Bernard Gachran directing the tax department, officials aim to press for payment though market conditions hinder immediate sale. Estimated owed ranges from 37,500 to 100,000, and talks with Baldwin and attorney Clarence Bryan are planned to seek a settlement.
Mrs Herbert Chapman, 94, of Corry, died this afternoon at Carry Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband, two sons Harald Chapman of Erie and Robert Chapman of North Hirst, a daughter Mrs Earl Maine of Olew Mewcalster, another daughter Mis Dee Mumfurn of Cory, four brothers John George Hatey Carnicke of Corry and Allport of Warren. Funeral details announced.
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